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chicco highchair
Hello, I've got a chicco mamma highchair bought at the car boot 3 years ago and being resurrected for ds. Problem is, the seat cushion has split in a number of places and looks pretty unhygenic. Have thought about taping over the cracks but also wonder if anyone knows where I could get a replacement cushion. Have tried…
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I'm a bad mum and i'm so ashamed
I am a user of this site but have signed up in a different name as i dont want anyone to know who i am. I dont know where else to turn, and i dont even know if this is the right place to post but i just need some advice really. As my username and title states, i think i am a bad mum. I dont beat my child or anything but i…
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Switching Solictors
My friend is going through Divorce proceedings under the legal help scheme and does not feel confident that his current solicitors will make much effort when it comes to the financial aspects. Is it easy to switch solicitors before the divorce is complete or does he need to wait till it is and switch to a solictor just for…
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6 months or 9 months maternity
Hi I hope someone can answer this question, my hubby and I are planning on trying to start a family shortly. We both work and I will be entitled to 6 months paid maternity leave at SMP, but I have heard rumours leave will be increasing to 9months in april 2007, firstly can anyone confirm this is true. If so will it only…
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Relate
Has anyone used the service before ? Need to know what they charge, what to expect etc. My sons father has suggested it much to my suprise and I have left a message asking for an appointment but have no idea what to expect.
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Daughter had her Alevel results and is now off to uni........
My daughter got her A level results today and they were extremely good.Grade A in french and economics and a B in history.This means she has her place at university which is great.But..........We are on a low income and dont have much money and i am wondering how we can help her. Any tips gratefully received. Her fees will…
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What happens to kids if I die?
Bit of a depressing thought but I've got to go to Breast Clinic next week for lumps etc. It probably won't be anything but it's been preying on my mind a bit. I'm a single mum and both my boys (11 & 6) have different dads) Not the best situation but it happens. I get on with the dad's still ok and the eldest's one has PR…
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Wedding Reception Venues on South-East London
Hello, long-time lurker making first post here. Fiancee and myself are looking to get married next year but don't want to get hideously in debt in the process. We've decided on having a small civil ceremony at a registry office followed by a reception at a social club or somewhere small like that. As you can guess, I live…
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Spiders!!!!
I am tearing my hair out as we're getting loads of them. My oh had to remove four from our livingroom the other night and we're getting several a day. I hate them and it's driving me nuts. Thing is i'm wondering if we have a nest as they're all the same kind of spider if you know what i mean. Does anyone have any tips on…
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Help Please....another botched CSA case
Not sure if this is in the right place, feel free to move it if its not Hi and please can anyone help??? I have a 9yr old son with a former partner and I am now married with a 2 year old. My 9yr old still see's his father regulary, but thats cos I instigate this, if it was up to him he wouldnt see him at all, but I think…
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Can someone be excluded from a Funeral?
I wonder if anyone can help with a rather sensitive question? A friend has been asked not to attend a funeral .... do they have a legal right to attend? or can someone ask them not to? (legally) .... we've looked extensivly on the internet but can not find the answer. Many thanks for anyones thoughts?
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small claims court
I'm thinking I may have to take a (ex) friend to the small claims court. I lent her some money and she is refusing to pay it back. She is now claiming it was a gift! My problem is that I did not put the agreement in writing ,thinking that I could trust her to repay the loan when she could afford to. Does anyone have any…
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Advice on Parking Law
Can anyone tell me if there is a law saying if you park in the same space for 5 years it automatically becomes your legal packing space? I've been told by my housing assoication there is but I think this is rubbish and there attempt to avoid dealing with a situation. Please help?
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What to do/buy for second furture new baby.
I'm not going to buy anyting for child number two. Well just....-New feading bottles (can't breast feed as I risk server PND) -nappies -milk - ice cubes trays for freezing weaning food. -car seat If a girl or a boy then baby will wear my son's old baby clothes and if I want to girly then will add ribbon to her hair. Really…
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Electric breast pump
Can anybody recommend a electric breast pump? I don't know if I can breast feed yet so don't want to spend to much. Ta (I want an electric pump so I can feel like a cow, plus I am far to lazy for a hand pump)
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How can I request an Environmental Health report?
I understand that under the freedom of information act you can request an environmental report on any premices that serves food. So if you want to find out if you local takeaway is nice and clean or you gormet 5 star restaurant is cooking the food properly and isn't going to make you ill, you should be able to ask for the…
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New to MSE whats your top money saving tips for those with babies!
Hi I am new to MSE, i have a 7 month old baby boy and i am on the last week of my maternity leave, I go back to work soon but we are really feeling the pinch after taking 8 months maternity leave and need some top tips for saving moeny for families. Any advice? mainly need advice on: Do you all make your own baby food? as…
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A singleton in London....any offers?
Help! I'm a single woman living in London who is finding it extremely hard in finding potential suitors. I've joined numerous dating websites, I constantly socialise with friends and I have yet to meet a partner. The majority of my friends are either married, in long term relationships with children so I'm feeling like I'm…
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Bah Humbug
It's getting towards the festive season and the nightmare of work christmas dinners is raising it's head again..... So how do I say "sorry I don't want to spend lots of money I don't have on a crap meal. I also don't want to pay a nth of the bill as I don't drink and you have sunk various bottle of wine between you"…
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TV for Adults (Mature)
Some people may be offended by the word sex so they should not read the following question. We are British afterall. We currently subscribe to TVX package on Sky but I am beggining to think it is heavily censored. I have been on the package 18 months and it is costing nearly £200 a year. I am led to believe there is…